Leadership Academy

Leadership Academy

The New Hampshire REALTORS Leadership Academy was instituted in 2016 to enhance the leadership skills of members considering service in REALTOR leadership positions at the local, state or national level, while augmenting their personal and professional lives as well.

A limited number of New Hampshire Realtor members are selected each year, and they must commit to serve on an NHAR standing committee within the following two years.

The Academy is open to all New Hampshire Realtors and there is no charge to students, with the only requirement being an interest in strengthening individual leadership skills. Completion of the Leadership Academy is a qualification requirement for the NHAR offices of Second Vice President, First Vice President, President-Elect and President.

Applications are available online and must be returned along with supporting materials by January 31 of the class year.

At right, the second graduating New Hampshire REALTORS Leadership Academy class was recognized at the NHAR Installation Ceremony and Dinner in November. From left are graduates Steve White, Maggie Kerkhoff, Richard Gowen and Kathy Ahlin.

“Amidst the sea of change to which the New Hampshire Association of REALTORS has played witness in its 85 years, one thing that has remained constant is the Realtor 'R' and the value we bring to every real estate transaction in which we take part. We are part of a unique community where our familial cooperation transcends our business competition. These are not mere platitudes, but our living ideals, and they are, in fact, the foundation on which we conduct ourselves in our day-to-day affairs.”

Gerry O'Connell, 2018 President, New Hampshire REALTORS

The New Hampshire Association of REALTORS works in conjunction with the National Association of REALTORS and the Local Boards of REALTORS to provide its members with support and resources to serve consumers in an efficient, effective and ethical manner; and to advocate for private property rights.